Archives for July 2016

When you reserve a night at The Empire Room, you also unlock full access to our state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Not all venues come equipped with these tech features built in, but we’ve made an effort to provide a seamless experience for our newlywed couples. With our exclusive in-house AV partner, we provide everything you could possibly need to get the party started!

Gobos are always a stand-out wow-factor at wedding receptions. Not familiar with the term “gobo”? Gobos are lighting systems that allow us to project your custom monogram, wedding date, or other personalized graphic. It’s an easy way to transform a venue into a more personal space, and it makes a major impact as your guests enter the venue. Gobos can be projected on walls or dance floors for a unique, custom feel. We recommend them as a simple way to set the tone for a personalized event.

Since there are unlimited gobo options, you should keep a few tips in mind as plan for your custom lighting installment. First, simple reads better. It can be tempting to go over the top with your wedding monogram, but we’ve found that simpler shapes stand out crisply and are more readable for guests. If you love a highly embellished look, consider using just one letter instead of three—your new last name initial can take center stage without feeling overwhelming.

Second, choose lighting colors that complement your overall creative vision. We can assist you with this if you’re not sure which hue to pick.

Lastly, be sure your gobo will get noticed by choosing a flat surface with plenty of display space. Our downtown Dallas wedding venue is well-accustomed to displaying gobos, so that won’t be a problem around here!

Don’t forget to take a look at our full lighting/AV offerings so you can take advantage of our sound and lighting systems. From a portable stage and podium to wireless mics and video projector, we’ve got you covered with all the party essentials. Make your reception an occasion to remember with unforgettable lighting and sound technology! If you have any questions about how it all works or want to see our lighting in action, give us a call. We’d be happy to give you a tour of our downtown Dallas wedding venue.

First of all, we love to see couples tie the knot at The Empire Room. Whether they host an elegant indoor affair, or gather for a casual patio reception, newlyweds always bring unique personality to our downtown Dallas event venue. However, they aren’t the only ones to do so!

Event hosts of countless of occasions make our downtown Dallas event venue their own. From corporate functions to social soirees, guests gather under our roof to celebrate life’s milestones. Now, we’re highlighting just a few of the non-nuptial events we host around here… from galas and conventions to anniversary parties, The Empire Room is always ready to celebrate. Take a peek at this list of events we’re happy to host:

Conferences: hosting an industry-wide conference? What a great way to foster business connections and inspire collaboration! We’re happy to open our event space for your conference. We can accommodate speakers, small group tables, and open area for activity.

Corporate galas: turn our venue into a swanky setting for your next corporate gala. With elegant uplighting and upscale table décor, our event venue becomes a sophisticated setting that gives guests a reason to get all dressed up.

Fundraisers: consider hosting a charity event at our venue. Whether you’re throwing a fundraising party or hosting a silent auction, we can accommodate any fundraising event. Let guests gather indoors for a formal setting, or invite everyone to mingle on the patio for a more laid back feel.

Expos: looking to showcase industry trends and products? Host an expo at The Empire Room! We’re happy to help set up tables or booths to highlight vendors and encourage flow around the venue.

Birthdays: celebrating a milestone birthday? Throw the party of a lifetime! Dance the night away under our patio string lights, or enjoy a cocktail as you take in our view of downtown Dallas, surrounded by friends and family.

Happy hours: where better to host a happy hour than a patio with a view of downtown Dallas? Bring cocktails and food trucks to our venue for a laid back evening with drinks and bites.

Additional events include:

Networking events

Banquets

Focus groups

Product launches

Team building

Awards ceremonies

Holiday parties

VIP Events

Open houses

Seminars

Family reunions

Class reunions

And finally… we’ve even hosted a pottery expo!

Whatever you have in mind, The Empire Room can make it happen within our walls. We’ve had experience with countless corporate, social, and wedding events. Feel free to lean on our expertise; we can help pull together the seamless event you envision. Our versatile venue space lends itself to any theme or creative vision. Just get in touch to start planning your next celebration!

Today’s weddings are about so much more than just the big moment on the aisle. From getting ready photos to first looks and everything in between, the full wedding day includes countless precious moments beyond “I do.” For this reason, a bridal suite is a must-have for the modern bride. The bridal suite allows a designated space for many of these intimate moments of the wedding day to happen. It gives our couples peace of mind and a comfortable place to savor every moment of the big day. Take a look at our top reasons why you need a bridal suite at your Dallas Texas wedding venue:

Privacy: as the bride, you’ll want a private area set aside where you can take in the big day. Weddings can sometimes be overwhelming (albeit wonderful!) occasions. A bridal suite guarantees an area just for you to soak it all in. Step into your bridal suite and away from wedding day chaos to get a moment of peace in your own personal haven.

Special Moments: the bridal suite is also an ideal place to capture photo-worthy special moments. Capture your mom lacing up your dress, or dad’s first sight of you in the gown. You’ll also enjoy treasured moments with your bridesmaids, sipping on champagne and getting excited for the big moment on the aisle. Having an area to celebrate and savor these moments is essential to seamlessly enjoyable wedding day.

Details: many of our couples also choose to capture wedding day details on camera in the bridal suite. Perhaps you want to snap a photo of your invitation suite, signature perfume scent, or heirloom jewelry. The bridal suite is the ideal area for your photographer to style and shoot each of these detail images in plenty of natural light.

Safekeeping: During the ceremony and reception, the bridal suite doubles as a safe place for the couple and the wedding party to store any items. Our Dallas Texas wedding venue has top-notch security, but it never hurts to have valuables in a particularly safe area. The bridesmaids can leave cosmetic bags, comfortable clothes, etc. in the bridal suite so they are out of the way, but conveniently accessible.

Change area: Finally, the bridal suite provides a convenient area if the newlywed Mrs. would like to change attire at any point during the evening. Many modern brides are choosing to slip into a different dress for the reception, while others prefer to change clothes before making the grand exit. If you’re considering a wardrobe change, the bridal suite is an essential area to privately and conveniently swap dresses so you never miss a beat!

No matter how you use it, we’re certain you’ll find the bridal suite to be a must-have asset on your big day. Having a bridal suite on-site lets you enjoy every moment of your wedding day from start to finish. We hope you’ll come tour ours and see what our Dallas Texas wedding venue has to offer!

While blush and gold will always be elegant staples, there’s a new trend on the rise that’s only growing in popularity: copper metallics. It’s time for gold to move aside, and let copper shine! We’ve seen copper details exploding on the interior design scene, and hitting the runways in high fashion… it’s no secret that copper is about to make big waves in the wedding industry too. We can’t wait to see more copper at our Dallas modern venue this season.

This year’s palettes are showing more richness in color and depth in texture, largely in part to deep copper tones and its variety of applied textures. Whether shiny and new, subtly brushed, or hammered with texture, copper comes in variety of forms to express any wedding style. Bring personality and on-trend design to your wedding with these copper items that are sure to lend themselves to a polished overall look.

Tapered candlestick holders

Votive candle holders

Centerpiece vases

Trays and mirrors

Hammered copper flatware

Cake stands

Cakes (brushed on icing)

Table number holders

Copper foil printed invitations

Copper ink calligraphy (for place cards, invitations, etc.)

One last tip: pair with marble details for a sophisticated in-the-moment look that exudes modern style. A cake brushed with copper metallic icing on a round marble stand is a guaranteed winner. And miniature marble tiles lettered with gold calligraphy make for picture-perfect place cards. Of course, don’t forget to have your photographer capture all the details!

Our Dallas modern venue is always seeking the latest trends… we love to see how couples bring them to life in our versatile space! If you’re dreaming of copper details, we hope you’ll stop by The Empire Room to see how you can make your creative vision a reality. We’d love to assist you in executing every last detail seamlessly.